Occupational therapy

Pediatric occupational therapists focus on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. Physical impairment, injuries and a host of other issues can hamper a child’s ability to perform common tasks or progress normally through the stages of social or cognitive development.

Our pediatric occupational therapists will assess any concern you may have as well as your child’s:

Fine-motor and preschool skills

Self-care skills

Sensory integration

Behavior concerns

Some conditions to look for when considering occupational therapy for your child:

FINE MOTOR AND PRESCHOOL SKILLS

Appears clumsy, drops items

Does not clap hands

Unable to grasp small objects with pad of thumb and index nger

Unable to snip with pediatric scissors

Unable to copy a circle and cross design

Difficulty using both hands at the same time

SELF-CARE SKILLS

Difficulty holding grooming, hygiene, eating and writing utensils

Trouble with dressing fasteners

Difficulty following a morning routine

Decreased safety awareness

Trouble concentrating

Difficulty following simple directions

Not helping out with household chores

SENSORY INTEGRATION

Sensory processing disorder is the inability to respond appropriately to sensory experiences due to our central nervous system inaccurately processing the sensory input.